BOSTON, Mass. - Competing at the Valentine Invitational at Boston University on Saturday, the Marist women's track & field team delivered a strong slate of performances highlighted by multiple personal bests and a runner-up finish in the hurdles.
In the 3,000 meters, the Red Foxes turned in one of their most impressive events of the day.
Mallory Holloway led the charge with a 16-second personal-best time of 9:50.01. Holloway ran a controlled and consistent race, closing her final kilometer in 3:15.87 to dip under the 9:50 mark for the first time in her career.
Emily Litke also posted a breakthrough performance in the same race, shaving 18 seconds off her previous best with a time of 10:04.98. Litke finished strong over her final kilometer (3:20.42) to secure the personal record.
Abigail Kowalczyk added a collegiate and season-best effort of 10:02.56, narrowly missing the 10-minute barrier.
In the mile,
Julia Zydanowicz recorded a four-second personal best, crossing the line in 5:05.75. Zydanowicz capped her race with a strong final lap of 35.24, showcasing her finishing speed.
Kayla Hawkins followed with a time of 5:22.18.
The 800 meters featured a trio of season- and personal-best efforts.
Rebecca Maclaren ran a personal-best 2:19.01, while
Parker O'Brien (2:18.56) and
Sierra Fisher (2:21.47) each notched season-best times.
Melina Montgomery added a 2:27.33 performance.
In the hurdles, Marist saw one of its top finishes of the day as
Alicia Ramos placed second in the open 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.37.
Madison LaCreta competed in the invitational section, clocking a 9.31.
The Red Foxes' season will continue at the Last Chance Invite on Friday, prior to Day One of the MAAC Championships.
David Hemery Valentine Invitational
Boston University
Saturday, February 14, 2026
800-meter run
106 – Parker O'Brien – 2:18.56 (season best)
114 – Rebecca Maclaren – 2:19.01 (personal best)
142 – Sierra Fisher – 2:21.47 (season best)
179 – Melina Montgomery – 2:27.33
Mile run
164 – Julia Zydanowicz – 5:05.75 (personal best)
227 – Kayla Hawkins – 5:22.18
3,000-meter run
126 – Mallory Holloway – 9:50.01 (personal best)
165 – Abigail Kowalczyk – 10:02.56 (collegiate/season best)
172 – Emily Litke – 10:04.98 (personal best)
60-meter hurdles (Invitational)
18 – Madison LaCreta – 9.31
60-meter hurdles (Open)
2 – Alicia Ramos – 9.37
